Crunchy Spring Salad

By annekeeney

Ingredients

• Red Wine Vinaigrette:
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 3 T. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• Salad:
• 1 (20 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 pkg. Ramen noodles, broken and toasted, (discard flavor pkt.)
• 10 oz. spring salad mix
• 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 c. pecan halves, toasted
• 1/2 c. dried cranberries

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE: combine the oil, sugar, vinegar,
salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and seal tightly. Shake to blend. Chill in the freezer 10 minuter or in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

FOR THE SALAD: toss the oranges, noodles, salad mix, cheese, pecans, and cranberries in a salad bowl. Add the vinaigrette and mix well. Serve immediately.